Join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in a varied, hands-on role supporting the smooth running of its stores, goods-in and yard operations.

Stores & Yard Operative – Engineering / Manufacturing
Hull, HU9

Full-time, permanent
Salary: £13.50 per hour (£28,080 per annum) + overtime + bonus
20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, company pension, overtime opportunities, bonus scheme and development opportunities.

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a growing bespoke engineering and manufacturing company supplying specialist equipment to customers. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Stores & Yard Operative to join the team.

Working within a small stores environment, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the goods-in, stores and yard areas, ensuring materials, components, PPE and consumables are received, stored and distributed efficiently.

This is a varied role and would suit someone who enjoys working in a practical engineering environment and is able to work independently, take ownership and keep things organised.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Receiving and checking incoming deliveries
Checking quantities and condition of goods against delivery documentation
Booking goods into the stock control system
Organising and maintaining the goods-in area
Preparing and packaging items for dispatch
Arranging and assisting with collections and deliveries
Maintaining stock levels of PPE, consumables and general stores items
Loading and unloading vehicles
Moving materials around the site
Maintaining an organised, clean and safe yard
Identifying and reporting shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies
Supporting the production and engineering teams with material requirements
General stores and yard duties as required

The ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings would be advantageous, as the role may involve identifying engineering components, materials and parts.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable and dependable
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to work independently and take ownership of the stores and yard
Practical and hands-on
A good communicator
Experienced in a stores, warehouse or engineering stores environment
Comfortable using basic IT systems
Experienced with Sage or other stock control software would be advantageous
Familiar with an engineering or manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Able to work safely around vehicles, machinery and materials
A current counterbalance forklift licence would be an advantage, but is not essential
A full UK driving licence would be desirable

Working Hours

Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

Salary & Benefits

£13.50 per hour (£28,080 per annum) + overtime + bonus

Permanent, full-time position
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Company pension
Overtime opportunities
Bonus scheme
Stable and expanding company
Opportunity to work within the engineering and manufacturing industry
Varied and hands-on role
Opportunity to develop engineering and manufacturing knowledge
Potential opportunity to obtain/use forklift qualifications

If you are an experienced Stores or Warehouse Operative looking for a varied role within a growing engineering and manufacturing business, we would be interested in hearing from you.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Stores Operative, Warehouse Operative, Yard Operative, Stores Person, Storekeeper, Warehouse Assistant, Goods-In Operative, Goods-In Assistant, Stock Controller, Materials Controller, Engineering Stores Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Warehouse and Stores Operative, Dispatch Operative, Logistics Operative, Forklift Operative, Stockroom Operative, Materials Handler.